US-Donated Vaccines Possibly Factored In Keeping VFA Intact — Palace

Harry Roque

US-donated vaccines possibly factored in keeping the VFA intact, according to Palace. US-DONATED VACCINES — Malacañang on Monday said that President Rodrigo Duterte likely considered the United States’ generous COVID-19 vaccine donation in deciding to keep the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the Philippines’ longtime ally. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, President Duterte considered … Read more

President Duterte and US Defense Secretary Austin Agree To Boost Alliance vs Pandemic, Illegal Drugs

President Rodrigo Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

President Duterte and US Defense Secretary Austin agreed to boost their alliance against coronavirus pandemic and illegal drugs. On Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have agreed on the two countries strengthening their alliance, particularly in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and curbing illegal drugs. Malacañang said in a statement that President … Read more